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Fresh Fish Recipes

© Shawn Price

It's almost time to renew fishing licenses again. Bait shops are advertising and boats are being pulled out of garages. I have to admit, there's nothing better than some grilled, supremely fresh fish served with some lemon slices. But after a few good days' haul, and your freezer's packed, a lttle variety is in order. Even when a specific fish is called for in a recipe, go ahead and substitute whatever you have on hand. We've been pleasantly surprised by the versitality of fish.

*Fillet Especial*
Not very difficult, but very classy

1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. romano cheese, grated
1 1/2 lbs. white fish, fillets
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 green pepper, chopped
6 tbsp. white wine
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Melt butter in skillet over low heat. Add mushrooms and saute over medium heat until tender. Rub oil over shallow 4-quart baking dish and sprinkle with grated cheese. Place fish on cheese. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add onions and top with mushrooms. Pour wine over fillets. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until fish flakes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and parsley.

*Catfish & Parmesean*
A good recipe from a friend in the Deep South

8 skinned, pan-dressed catfish
1 c. dry bread crumbs
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. whole oregano
1/4 tsp. whole basil
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. melted butter
Lemon wedges
Parsley

Pat fish dry. Combine bread crumbs, cheese and seasonings; stir well. Dip catfish in butter and roll each in crumb mixture. Arrange fish in well-greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees about 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.

*Fish Florentine*
Any white fish works well in this recipe

1 lb. fresh spinach
1 1/2 lb. fillets
3 tbsp. lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. parsley, minced
Pinch of nutmeg
6 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Wash and trim spinach and place in pan. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes. Drain well. Arrange fish in single layer in baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper, and water. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes. Drain liquid into a saucepan and heat to a boil. Combine milk and flour and stir into liquid. Cook, stirring constantly until it thickens. Stir in parsley, nutmeg and season to taste. Arrange fish in center of a baking pan; surround with spinach. Pour sauce over all and sprinkle with